| General Description | Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' is a very slow-growing, dwarf evergreen shrub of the holly family whose leaves are a beautifully glossy green with serrate margins. |
| Shape | Irregularly columnar. |
| Landscape | Use as a small specimen plant. Not the best holly cultivar to use as a hedge since it grows slowly and has a relatively small size. Makes a good container planting. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to part shade. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Orbicular, crenate at the apex. |
| Flower Description | White, female only (pistillate). |
| Fruit Description | Berries are black, globose, occurring in winter. |
